Archive
July 2019
1413 Days and Counting: Li Wenzu’s Fight for Her Husband’s Freedom
By Doriane Lau
4 years after the 709 crackdown, lawyer Wang Quanzhang remains imprisoned. His wife refuses to give up hope.
Southern India Grapples With Acute Water Shortage
By Ashok Sharma
Millions of Indians in Tamil Nadu are relying on water tank trucks to meet their daily needs.
Russia to Conclude Testing Phase of RS-28 Sarmat ICBM in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s newest intercontinental ballistic missile will conclude its testing phase in late 2020, according to a senior Russian government official.
Where Is Jemaah Islamiyah in Southeast Asia’s Terrorism Landscape?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent arrest spotlighted the role of JI, which remains a group to watch amid continued regional anxiety about the terrorism threat.
The Mekong in US Asia Strategy: Opportunities and Challenges
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The subregion is arguably where freedom and openness are under the greatest challenge.
Afghanistan’s Bloody Peace Process
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Even as officials continue to talk peace, violence has surged in Afghanistan.
A New Normal: Chinese Navy Warship Monitors Talisman Sabre Exercises—Again
By Ankit Panda
China continues to apply a double standard to EEZ surveillance.
A New Era for Press Freedom in a Changing Uzbekistan?
By Umida Hashimova
Uzbekistan’s media was reborn following the new administration and its transformation is still ongoing.
Can Mongolia Shape the Modern World Once Again?
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
With the U.S. as its partner, Mongolia could make a significant contribution to the region.
South Korea and the US Indo-Pacific Strategy: At an Arm’s Length?
By Ankit Panda
Moon Jae-in came close to endorsing the Indo-Pacific strategy without actually doing so.
US Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Australia for Port Call Ahead of Talisman Sabre 2019
By Ankit Panda
The Ronald Reagan Strike Group arrived in Australia.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: July 7, 2019, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!